Jerk-Style Chicken Wings

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Fresh mango and just a little bit of honey add some sweetness to the spicy jerk seasoning on these wings. Jerk seasoning originally comes from the Caribbean, so it goes really well with the tropical fruit and a dash of lime juice for some extra flavor.

This recipe also features a clever tip to make it easier to eat the wings without getting the sauce all over your hands and face. Before marinating, remove the tips and separate the rest of the wing into two pieces by cutting through the joint with a very sharp knife. They’ll marinate and cook separately, and then when it comes time to eat them, you don’t have to tear the joint apart with your bare hands. It’s less potential for a huge sticky mess, and it helps keep the sauce in your mouth where it belongs, instead of wasting it on a huge pile of napkins.

These wings would be a good weekday dinner because the marinating time fits really well around most people’s work schedules. Stick them in before work in the morning, and let them marinate while you’re out – then dinner comes together fast once you’re home. Try them with cauliflower “rice” or just with your favorite side salad for an easy, spice-friendly meal.